Edwards, Ernest, Lance Corporal, 200520, 1st/5th Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Enlisted Derby
Resided Ripley, Derbyshire
Killed in action 2nd March 1917

Ernest William Edwards
C Company
Aged 21
Son of Arthur Jesse and Emma Edwards, of Butterley Park, Butterley, Derby
Buried in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, II, C, 5

According to the 1901 Census, Ernest Edwards was born in Ripley

1911 Census:
Ernest William Edwards was a 15 year old coal miner, residing at Butterley Park, Ripley. He was the son of Arthur Jesse, a coal miner, and Emma.


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Grave of Ernest William Edwards, Foncquevillers Military Cemetery


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